Harvey Matthews will return as Campobello Island’s mayor.
The Courier has called the election for Harvey with 266 votes and the municipality saw roughly 50 per cent voter turnout.
“I kind of figured that this is what the results were going to be, but I don’t like counting chickens before they hatch,” said Harvey.
Jordan Matthews faced off against Harvey and had 99 votes.
Recently, the Campobello Ferry has seen an extended season. Residents cannot access mainland New Brunswick in the winter time by ferry. They must cross the border four times per trip, travelling about 150 kilometres.
Residents on the island have expressed concerns about crossing into Maine amid the ongoing trade war with the United States.
Harvey has pushed for this extended season throughout the past term. He said he thinks his work ethic is what got him re-elected.
“This job probably cost me as much as what I’ve gained of it,” said Harvey.
Over the next four years, Harvey said council will work hard to move in the right direction.
He said that the council has had many projects in the works over the last term, and he plans to push those over the finish line. He highlighted the community centre, senior housing, and a new bridge between Lubec, Maine and Campobello Island.
